Fiskars is one of the oldest companies in world. The company started up as an ironworks in the small village in Fiskars, Finland in 1649. At that time Fiskars manufactured a large variety of products that both catered to consumer and industrial needs. These products included: steams engines, plows, and cutlery. Today however, Fiskars focus is mostly toward consumer products, such as scissors, knives and garden tools. Fiskars is clearly a leader in the field of these types of consumer products as indicated by the 870 million orange handle scissors they have sold since their beginning. Fiskars has four division that include many products. These divisions are the Craft, Garden, Housewares, and Outdoor Recreation division. Each Division contains a variety of products that cater to many consumer and household needs.